The Encore has no trouble soaking up the bumps on Los Angeles' crummy roads and smooths out the often jarring expansion joints on the 405 freeway. The steering is incredibly light and equally devoid of feedback, but the chassis is nicely sorted. The handling characteristics don't really change between FWD and AWD, either, at least on dry pavement. I really like that the Encore remembers your setting when you shut the engine off - if you had AWD selected, it'll be turned on when you start the vehicle again. In fact, the GX defaults to front-drive unless you press the "AWD" button on the center console, just ahead of the shifter, at which point torque is sent to the rear axle. , the Encore GX's all-wheel-drive system isn't an always-on affair. Red means sporty, right? Steven Ewing/Roadshow It kind of chugs like a diesel under hard acceleration, and the engine vibration at idle is strong enough that you can feel it through the seat and the steering wheel. Little triples like this are often rough by nature, and Buick's 1.3-liter is no exception.
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The nine-speed transmission operates smoothly and seamlessly, and with the engine's full torque punch coming on strong at just 1,600 rpm, there's plenty of low-end power for scooting around town. Regardless of engine, front-wheel-drive models use a continuously variable transmission, but the 1.3/AWD pairing gets a nine-speed automatic. I can't speak to the smaller 1.2-liter I3 and its 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, as my South Korea-built Sport Touring tester has the larger 1.3, which brings 155 hp and 174 lb-ft to the party. Front-wheel drive is standard, and if you want all-wheel drive, you're forced into getting the larger inline-three. The Encore GX is available with either a 1.2-liter or 1.3-liter I3 engine, both of which are turbocharged. Buick maintains it's a premium brand, and its larger vehicles are actually quite nice inside - even the smaller Encore can be decidedly more plush - but the GX's interior is no better (or in some cases, worse) than what you'll find in non-luxury competitors like the Hyundai Kona or Specific items like the turn signal and windshield wiper stalks are the same low-rent parts General Motors has been using for years, and the rest of the controls are all just kind of meh. And even the more upscale-looking materials on the dashboard feel weirdly rubbery. If something looks like cheap plastic, it is cheap plastic. Don't forget the $25,095 Encore GX (including $995 for destination) is based on the $19,995 Trailblazer, and it doesn't take long to find evidence of those budget roots. Stepping inside reveals a handsome, nicely organized cabin, although the closer you look, the more flaws you find. Still, you're likely better off skipping this package and saving some money I think the Encore GX is just as attractive with its standard gray exterior trim. I could absolutely do without the red stuff, but the rest of the Sport Touring getup is actually rather nice. The version you see here wears Sport Touring duds - a $1,100 package that adds body-colored side moldings, unique bumpers and a whole bunch of red accents in the grille. Find out more about our advertising opportunities.The GX is certainly more handsome than the little potato that is the Encore, with standard 18-inch wheels and LED headlights. Advertise Advertising on is well-targeted, has unique benefits, and is highly successful.
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